CPD Collaborative Project: Integrating Governance, Strategy, and Community Development

This CPD is designed for professionals who want to apply their learning to real-world challenges in housing governance, strategy, and community development. It provides a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with sector partners on a live project that delivers tangible outcomes. The course fosters innovation, leadership, and stakeholder engagement — key skills for those aspiring to senior positions in the housing and community sectors.

Delivered over 12 weeks, this CPD provides a practice-based, team project where you will address complex housing and community challenges. The course integrates governance, strategy, financial management, and tenant engagement, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and industry involvement.

This course aims to:

• Integrate governance, business planning, financial management, and tenant engagement into a comprehensive housing strategy.

• Develop collaborative solutions to real-world housing and community challenges.

• Apply strategic decision-making skills to align housing operations with long-term objectives.

• Engage with stakeholders and industry professionals to refine strategic housing solutions.

• Produce a professional housing project incorporating digital tools, risk assessment, and performance evaluation.

• Assess the impact of housing projects on the built environment, tenant wellbeing, and financial sustainability.

• Demonstrate leadership, communication, and negotiation skills in a collaborative setting.

• Reflect critically on the learning process and identify areas for future professional growth.

This CPD comprises a single 30-credit Level 7 module, delivered on campus over 12 weeks. Learning is driven by a collaborative project with housing sector partners, supported by workshops, tutorials, and guest lectures.

Qualification requirements

• IELTS

  IELTS score of 6.5 with no component less than 5.5 or equivalent View country specific entry requirements

• Other international requirements

  Please note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check via ECCTIS.

  View country specific entry requirements

  Contact LJMU's International Admissions Team for guidance on visa information. Further information is also available from our international web pages.

• Undergraduate degree

  Applicants will normally be expected to have:

  • A minimum 2:2 honours degree in a related discipline (e.g. Housing, Urban Studies, Architecture, Planning, Sociology, or Construction Management).

  OR

  • A non-cognate degree plus relevant professional experience in the housing or built environment sector.

  OR

  • Substantial relevant work experience (typically 3+ years in a housing, planning, or community development role) in lieu of a formal undergraduate qualification. Admission in these cases will be subject to an interview and/or submission of a portfolio or written statement demonstrating suitability for postgraduate study.

  Applicants are encouraged to have a clear personal or professional interest in housing, regeneration, or community development.

• RPL

  • Applicants with appropriate level 7 modules or CPD credits from other HEIs may be eligible for advanced standing via LJMU’s RPL procedures, subject to approval.

  • Professional qualifications from bodies such as CIH (Chartered Institute of Housing) or RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) may be considered where relevant.

To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.

Please apply using the online application form selecting Postgraduate Taught from the Level of Entry drop down.

Assessment is through a single 100% portfolio:

• Collaborative Housing Project (100%)